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Program Coordinator

Josh Metzler joined the Center for Public Service in September of 2014 as a Project Coordinator, overseeing the Center’s Applied Research and Consulting projects. Josh currently takes on the role as a Program Coordinator for various domestic training programs such as the Columbia River Basin Governance, as well as programs delivered through the Nonprofit Institute (NPI). Josh also coordinates Japan-related programs such as the Japanese Local Government Managers Training Program and the various activities through the Initiatives for Community and Disaster Resilience (ICDR).

Josh was born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan, and moved to Oregon in 1999. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University in 2013. He enjoys hiking, camping, playing soccer and basketball.